Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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